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A huge thank you to Friend of the Museum Laura Fox
A huge thank you to Friend of the Museum Laura Fox, who shared some awesome info with us about her Great Grandparents' Fenton business.
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The inside of Fenton's electric light plant
The inside of Fenton's electric light plant, which was constructed in 1890. It ran by virtue of one huge steam engine and three generators.
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Herbert Dunton and Bill Thompson Fenton Originals
Herbert Dunton (L) and Bill Thompson (R) were a pair of Fenton originals who were often seen in town during the 1920's and 30's.
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Mystery solved???
Yesterday we posted the insides of some old Fenton businesses, and a Friend of the Museum suggested one of them could be Horrell's Hardware Store, which ran at 134 N. LeRoy from 1902 to 1926.
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Knights of the Maccabees
The Knights of the Maccabees had a building in downtown Fenton until it was demolished in the 1975 urban renewal effort.
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Fenton Community & Cultural Center in 1938
Horace and Mary Rackham funded the building of the Fenton Community & Cultural Center in 1938.
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We Salute the Fenton Independent
Today we salute the Fenton Independent, without which we would not have this Facebook page.
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We need your help!
We need your help!
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Day 2 of Alexander’s All Inclusive Playground Community Build
Thank you to Mrs. Lucius AHS teacher and parent of 2 Alexander Elementary students who got her AHS National Honor Society and IB students to volunteer their time today.
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Riggs Hotel, later the Everette House, was built in 1837
For this one, we went so deep into the archives we swear we saw an anglerfish!
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Fenton Ghost Walk
Wishing Well Theatre Inc
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Joe Smallbone was a true Fenton original
Joe Smallbone was a true Fenton original.
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September 1st kicks off Spooky Season!
With that in mind, we picked up a copy of "Ghosts and Legends of Genesee and Lapeer Counties," by Roxanne Rhoads and Joe Schipani.
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Two serious fires broke out in Fenton 12 days apart
In April, 1954, two serious fires broke out in Fenton 12 days apart.
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Frank's Tavern
Frank's Tavern was established on Lake Ponemah in Fenton Township in the 1920's by Frank Vosburgh and his wife Bessie.
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A true piece of Fenton history is for sale right now!
A true piece of Fenton history is for sale right now! Check out this Zillow listing for 308 W. Shiawassee Ave.
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The Fenton Cinema!
No Summer was complete for us growing up without taking in a few films in Fenton during the hot summer months.
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August 24, 2007 a tornado ripped through Livingston and Genesee County
On August 24, 2007 a tornado ripped through Livingston and Genesee County, damaging at least 250 homes and businesses.